Comedian Jon Reep faces charges of sexual exploitation of a minor and was arrested following a grand jury indictment and a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Neshé Conley launches EchoHer with Ebony Women Health Corp, AI-driven platform to improve maternal care for women of color through narrative data, supported by the City of Charlotte and featured at the gALPHA Charlotte Summer Showcase.

Concord, NC partners with the Arbor Day Foundation and Carolina Power Partners to give away 300 free trees to local homeowners to enhance the city's tree canopy and reduce energy costs.

Morning weather in Charlotte is mostly cloudy with 67°F, expecting a high near 90 and mild wind. A partly cloudy night is predicted with a low around 70. Weekend may see showers and potential thunderstorms.

Charlotte Water crews contain a 95-gallon wastewater spill, with some reaching Lake Norman, highlighting infrastructure challenges and the impact of disposal habits.

CMPD and FBI will conduct a training exercise at the Bojangles Entertainment Complex and Latta Nature Preserve on September 8, 2025, impacting local traffic and noise levels.

Mecklenburg County offers the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) for residents struggling with high energy bills, providing year-round assistance for those meeting income requirements.

Charlotte officials address safety on public transit and plan a meeting after Iryna Zarutska was fatally stabbed on the Lynx Blue Line by Decarlos Brown Jr.

Charlotte police are probing a homicide on Hoskins Mill Lane where Sean Watson died after being shot. Suspect Davis Graves was arrested and faces murder and attempted robbery charges.

Hickory Police target traffic violations with P.A.C.T. initiative, focusing on Falling Creek Road NE to reduce distracted driving and promote road safety for all users.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a homicide at Beatties Ford Road and Hyde Park Drive with few details released. Traffic is minimally affected.

The Statesville Police Department's social media campaign for National Crime Prevention Week 2025 focuses on community involvement in crime prevention, offering tips and emphasizing collective responsibility for safety.

Cabarrus County deputies Aldridge and Boan saved a man's life by swiftly applying a tourniquet and calling EMS after he severely cut himself with broken glass.